Patents Issued in March 17, 2020
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Patent number: 10588712Abstract: A compound rotational interface and stepper assembly, the assembly including: a stepper supporting linear, rotational or both linear and rotational motion on a longitudinal axis; a compound rotational interface including a compound pinned parallelogram in a scissor arm arrangement bound by a first end coupled to a base and a second end coupled to a first rotational joint, the first rotational joint coupled to the stepper; the compound pinned parallelogram moveable from a first linear position to a second linear position and the first rotational joint moveable from a first angular position to a second angular position; and a linear direction defined by the compound pinned parallelogram substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation defined by the first rotational joint.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Focal Healthcare Inc.Inventors: Dandan Shan, Jeffrey Bax, Chicuong La
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Patent number: 10588713Abstract: Computer analysis is made of individual patient related data in order to select standard or pre-manufactured orthodontic appliances or appliance components (10) that are most likely to provide orthodontic treatment suitable for the individual patient. This analysis can be made by the software of a custom orthodontic appliance designing system, without actually manufacturing the custom appliance. Geometric parameters (21-24, 28, 29) of a custom designed appliance may be compared with corresponding parameters of alternative standard appliances or appliance components so that the closest standard component can be used. The custom appliance can be designed to accommodate the geometries of one or more appliance components. Where custom mounting instructions that modify otherwise standard installation of an appliance or component will render the standard component more compatible with a custom appliance design, such instructions are provided to the orthodontist along with the selection.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Ormco CorporationInventors: Craig A. Andreiko, Daniel E. Even
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Patent number: 10588714Abstract: A method of manufacturing digital brackets for orthodontics, including: loading an oral scan image obtained corresponding to an internal profile of an oral cavity of a subject and extracting one virtual orthodontic template corresponding to each of tooth images virtually adjusted according to a preset consecutive tooth arrangement structure from a digital library, aligning and disposing each of virtual brackets and a virtual wire of the extracted virtual orthodontic template corresponding to the consecutive tooth arrangement structure of each of the tooth images, and designing each of digital brackets configured to include a jig portion assembled with a top of each of the virtual brackets to surround a top of each of the tooth images and a grip protrusion portion configured to protrude from a top end of the jig portion while being integrated therewith, and three-dimensionally printing each of the digital brackets based on design data.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: DIO CorporationInventors: Jin Chul Kim, Jin Baek Kim
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Patent number: 10588715Abstract: A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: determining an incrementally progressive series of adjustment appliances, each of the series of adjustment appliances having geometries selected to progressively reposition teeth; and determining for each of the series of adjustment appliances, a vertical displacement and a forward mandibular position for treating sleep apnea. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Frantz Design Inc.Inventors: Margaret M. Anderson, Donald Frantz, Joseph Frantz
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Patent number: 10588716Abstract: Pliers for making measurable torque bends in orthodontic archwires include upper and lower grips that are pivotally connected to each other. The upper grip is attached to a lower jaw having a first lower wing and a second lower wing. At least one slot is defined in an upper surface of each lower wing for receiving a portion of an archwire therein. The lower grip is attached to an upper jaw. The upper jaw includes a first upper wing and a second upper wing. A pivoting rod is pivotally connected to the first and second upper wings. A lever arm slidably engages a central portion of the pivoting rod. End portions of the pivoting rod extend through the upper wings and are connected to protractors. The lever arm includes at least one channel on a bottom surface for receiving a portion of the archwire between the lower wings.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: King Saud UniversityInventors: Hessah Abdullah M. Alhuwaish, Abdullah Mohammad Aldrees
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Patent number: 10588717Abstract: A detachable orthodontic bracket and wire system includes bracket bases, brackets, and an arch wire for guiding alignment of teeth. The bracket bases are positioned on a lingual surface and/or a facial surface of the teeth. Each bracket base includes a first surface, a second surface, and at least one first interlocking element. The first surface is rigidly attached to the lingual surface and/or the facial surface of the teeth. The second surface opposes the lingual surface and/or the facial surface of the teeth. The first interlocking element is attached to and positioned in a direction substantially perpendicular to or parallel to the second surface of each bracket base. The brackets include at least second interlocking element that interlocks with the first interlocking element. The arch wire is inserted through a slot channel of each bracket. The bracket and the arch wire are infused and rigidly anchored within enclosing layers.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Hankookin, Inc.Inventors: James Jiwen Chun, Andrew Youngho Chun, Angela Soyoung Chun, Jennifer Miseong Chun
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Patent number: 10588718Abstract: Disclosed is an orthodontic bracket. An orthodontic bracket according to an aspect of the present invention comprises a body attached to teeth, a cover linear-movably and rotatably coupled to the body, and an elastic member which applies pressure to the cover so as to keep the cover locked, wherein the cover is locked to the body while pressing a wire such that the wire is seated in the body.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: BIOCETEC CO., LTDInventors: Hong Sik Koo, Sung Hee Yoon
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Patent number: 10588719Abstract: A fixture (10) to be embedded in a bone (H), comprising: a fixture body (11) through which a central hole (13) penetrates over the entire length thereof; and a cap body (21) which closes an opening on a root end side of the central hole (13). The cap body (21) has a first shaft section (24) to be fitted into the central hole (13). The central hole (13) has a first tapered hole section (14) which decreases in diameter from the root end side toward a top end side, and the cap body (21) has a first tapered shaft section (25) to be fitted into the first tapered hole section (14).Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: NANTOH. CO., LTDInventor: Teruo Ishiwata
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Patent number: 10588720Abstract: An implant-supported dental prosthesis, removal device for automatically removing the prosthesis, attachment piece for attaching the prosthesis to implants and an attachment bar for attaching the prosthesis to implants. The prosthesis comprises a compartment with a spacing member that can be actuated through a side opening by means of the device, for automatically removing the prosthesis. The device comprises a head with a first plunger configured for being introduced in the compartment and moving the first plunger in both directions to move the first plunger out when the spacer moves, causing removing the prosthesis, and when the first plunger moves in the opposite direction the head is extracted from the compartment. The attachment piece and bar for attaching the prosthesis respectively comprise a projection and a step to make it easier to remove the prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Inventor: Jose Carlos Morales Alvarez
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Patent number: 10588721Abstract: A dental prosthesis attachment system is for an endosseous dental implant. The dental prosthesis attachment system includes: a removable dental prosthesis; a dental prosthesis portion secured to the removable dental prosthesis; and a dental implant portion securable to the dental implant and removably engageable with the dental prosthesis portion. The dental prosthesis portion includes an open-ended dental prosthesis sleeve having an outer surface and an inner cavity. The outer surface is secured to the dental prosthesis and the inner cavity is lined with a retention material defining an inner peripheral wall having at least one of a protrusion and a recess. The dental implant portion includes an attachment pillar removably insertable within the inner cavity of the dental prosthesis portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: PANTHERA DENTAL INC.Inventors: Jean Robichaud, Florent Miquel
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Patent number: 10588722Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a liquid such as a tooth whitening gel can include a plunger and a housing having a first chamber that receives a first arm of the plunger and a second chamber that receives a second arm of the plunger. The housing can further include a first channel in fluid communication with the first chamber, a second channel in fluid communication with the second chamber, and a third channel formed at an intersection of the first and second channels. The housing can further include a static mixer than mixes a first liquid from the first chamber with a second liquid from the second chamber. The plunger may be disposed along a first axis and the third channel may be disposed along a second axis that intersects the first axis at an angle of between 10° and 170°.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Scott Demarest, Jo Fleming, David Neese, Michael Gordon, David Berardelli
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Patent number: 10588723Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for processing and storing acquired data relating to one or more dental conditions. The methods can include acquiring a first oral feature in a first data acquisition using a data acquisition device, determining a first oral feature first reference point from the first data acquisition, diagnosing a first dental condition upon confirming that the first oral feature first reference point is associated with the first dental condition, acquiring the first oral feature in a second data acquisition using the data acquisition device, determining a first oral feature second reference point from the second data acquisition, and tracking the progression of the first dental condition by determining a discrepancy between the first oral feature first and second reference points.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: uLab Systems, Inc.Inventor: Michael I. Falkel
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Patent number: 10588724Abstract: A system and method for creating a model of a patient's mandible and any teeth supported from the mandible and manipulating the mandible relative to anatomical features of the patient's maxilla. The system uses markers positioned on the mandible and on the maxilla to create a functional mandibular axis that approximates an axis through the condyles of the patient. The functional mandibular axis and geometric and anatomical information about the patient's upper and lower jaw are then used to create prostheses for the patient. The system is also used for making corrections to the prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Inventor: David D. Richter
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Patent number: 10588725Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing a three-dimensional object, in particular an artificial tooth, by stereolithography wherein a liquid photocurable resin composition is cured by light. Said photocurable resin composition contains, based on the total weight of the photocurable resin composition, (i) from 90 to 99.9% by weight of a radical polymerizable organic compound (A) selected from radical polymerizable monomers, oligomers, pre-polymers and mixtures thereof; and (ii) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a photosensitive radical polymerization initiator (B). Said radical polymerizable organic compound (A) comprises, based on the weight of the radical polymerizable organic compound (A), from 0.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: DWS S.R.L.Inventors: Tsuneo Hagiwara, Satoshi Iketani
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Patent number: 10588726Abstract: A dental mill blank having a multi-layer structure has been required to improve the reproducibility of a color tone of the natural tooth in a dental crown restoration cut by CAD/CAM technique. Especially, a reproduction of the color tone of a cavity or a groove is required in a dental crown form of the molar tooth. The present dental mill blank has three or more layers wherein a color of a 30% position layer which includes a 30% position which is a position spaced from a surface of the dental mill blank of a W layer-side by 30% satisfies a specified relational expression, and a contrast ratio of the 30% position layer is within a range of the contrast ratio of the D layer×(0.70 to 1.00).Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: SHOFU INC.Inventors: Yasuhiro Torita, Yusei Kadobayashi
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Patent number: 10588727Abstract: A device for producing dental ceramic, with a CAD/CAM device for preparing a compression molding cavity for producing the dental ceramic, wherein a CAD device thereof, on the basis of scan data, determines the shape of the dental ceramic to be produced, and wherein a CAM device thereof produces a positive model, on the basis of which the mold cavity is produced via a sacrificial mold (muffle). The CAM device also determines the distribution and the transfer between different ceramic types, i.e. types of ceramics that differ at least in respect of one parameter in terms of material, appearance, strength or the like, wherein the CAM device for adjusting the distribution and the transfer determines the position and the dimensions of a feed channel between a muffle rod and the compression molding cavity for producing the dental ceramic according to at least one of these parameters.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Ivoclar Vivadent AGInventors: Harald Bürke, Michael Spiegel, Oliver Voigt
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Patent number: 10588728Abstract: An intraoral device holder is provided. In some embodiments, the intraoral device holder may comprise a cavity and an occupancy configured to detect an intraoral device at least partially located within the cavity, and may further be configured to detect the absence of at least a portion of the intraoral device from the cavity. The intraoral device holder may further comprise a communication array that may be configured to transmit data corresponding to the intraoral device. In some embodiments, the occupancy sensor may be located at least partially above the floor.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: NCASE INCInventor: Wesley P. Wilson
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Patent number: 10588729Abstract: An apparatus for injecting a liquid into live animals, comprising a cradle plate (18) having a cradle (24) for accommodating at least a part of an animal, sensors (20-1, 20-2, 20-3) for detecting a force acting upon the cradle plate, an injection mechanism (16) for injecting liquid into the animal, and a control unit (38) for triggering the injection mechanism (16) in response to signals received from the sensors, wherein at least three sensors (20-1-, 20-2, 20-3) are arranged for measuring forces with which the cradle plate (18) is pressed against a base (12) in at least three non-aligned positions, and the control unit (38) is adapted to trigger the injection mechanism (16) when the forces measured by the sensors are distributed according to a predetermined pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Intervet Inc.Inventor: Mathias Theodorus Maria Moons
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Patent number: 10588730Abstract: Provided is a mesh assembly inserted to a soft tissue or a human tissue for lifting the soft tissue, the mesh assembly including: a mesh member inserted into the soft tissue or human tissue and supporting the tissue; a fixed member provided at the mesh member and adopted to increase a coupling force in the soft tissue or the body; and a hook member formed on an upper surface or a lower surface or both of the fixed member to protrude in a diagonal direction, so that fixation of the soft tissue or human tissue can be firmly conducted, thereby allowing the soft tissue and the like to be fixed at a normal position without undergoing an influence by shaking or an external shock.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Inventor: Kil Sub Sim
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Patent number: 10588731Abstract: A surgical implant (20) comprises a flexible, areal basic structure (22) having a first face and a second face and being provided with pores (26) extending from the first face to the second face. A barrier layer (24) having a first face and a second face is placed, with its second face, at the first face of the basic structure (2) and attached to the basic structure (22). The barrier layer (24) is deformed into at least part of the pores (26) where it forms, in a respective pore (10), a barrier region (28).Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventor: Jorg Priewe
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Patent number: 10588732Abstract: Embodiments of a multi-purpose implant for use in surgery, such as for reconstruction of soft tissues, are disclosed. In some embodiments, the implant includes elastic polymer film made from a suitable biologically compatible polymer. The implant also includes a reinforcement element forms from a polyurethane mesh or other strong and stable woven or unwoven synthetic material. The reinforcement element can be fully enclosed by the film so that only the film comes into contact with the organs and tissues. Anti-adhesive properties or control over implant's integration into a body can be determined by the preset surface structure of the implant, while physical and mechanical properties, such as strength and elasticity of the implant, are obtained by virtue of reinforcement element geometry.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: IconLab USA, Inc.Inventors: Viacheslav Agarkov, Igor Uspenskiy, Yury Kolmogorov
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Patent number: 10588733Abstract: An implantable prosthesis for repairing or reinforcing a tissue or muscle wall defect is provided. The implantable prosthesis includes a first biocompatible structure having a tether attached thereto for maintaining stable deployment of the implantable prosthesis through an abdominal wall; a rigid reinforcement member positioned adjacent a bottom side of the first biocompatible structure, the rigid reinforcement member including an inner circumferential ring, a plurality of spoke elements, a plurality of openings, and a plurality of guide members molded thereon; a mesh structure positioned adjacent a bottom surface of the rigid reinforcement member, the mesh structure overlapping the inner circumferential ring of the rigid reinforcement member; a second biocompatible structure and an anti-adhesion barrier having a collagen coating positioned on a bottom surface of the second biocompatible structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Matthew D. Cohen
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Patent number: 10588734Abstract: A three-dimensional electrospun nanofiber scaffold for use in repairing a defect in a tissue substrate is provided. The scaffold includes a flexible deposited fiber network of varying density including a first and second set of set of electrospun fibers. The second set of electrospun fibers is coupled to the first. A first portion of the flexible deposited fiber network includes a higher density of fibers than a second portion of the flexible deposited fiber network, and the tensile strength of first portion is higher than that of the second portion. The scaffold is sufficiently flexible to facilitate application of scaffold to uneven surfaces of the tissue substrate, and enables movement of the scaffold by the tissue substrate. The first and second set of fibers are configured to degrade within three months after application, and each fiber of the deposited fiber network has a diameter of 1-1000 nanometers.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Washington UniversityInventors: Matthew R. MacEwan, Jingwei Xie, Zack Ray, Younan Xia
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Patent number: 10588735Abstract: A device for treating disease along a main vessel and at least one branch vessel extending from the main vessel includes a branch member for deployment in the branch vessel, the branch member having a branch lumen; and a main body for deployment in the main vessel. The main body has a generally tubular wall extending generally longitudinally between opposite first and second ends. The wall has an internal surface defining a main lumen and an opposite outer surface. The wall has a recessed portion that is recessed relative to the outer surface of the wall and positioned between the first and second ends of the main body. The main body has an opening formed in the recessed portion of the wall for receiving the branch member therethrough such that the branch lumen is in fluid communication with the main lumen.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Dake, Joshua J. Lovekamp, Michael C. Nilson, Edward E. Shaw
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Patent number: 10588736Abstract: A stent for use in a medical procedure having opposing sets of curved apices, where the curved section of one set of apices has a radius of curvature that is greater than the curved section of the other set of apices. One or more such stents may be attached to a graft material for use in endovascular treatment of, for example, aneurysm, thoracic dissection, or other body vessel condition.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: David Brocker, William K. Dierking, Alan R. Leewood, Blayne A. Roeder
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Patent number: 10588737Abstract: Improvements for use with tissue expanders are provided. A first aspect includes a tissue expander device provided with a colorant inside a shell before the shell is inflated with fluid, wherein the colorant mixes with fluid upon injection of fluid into the shell. A second aspect includes a tissue expander device provided with a tread on an exterior surface of the shell. A third aspect includes a system having: a computing device with a visual display screen; a detector connected to the computing device that is configured to detect a port of a tissue expander that is implanted under skin of a patient; and software running on the computing device that receives signals from the detector and causes the visual display screen to show a visual representation of a location of the detected port of the tissue expander.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Inventor: William T. McClellan
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Patent number: 10588738Abstract: Lenses and methods are provided for improving peripheral and/or central vision for patients who suffer from certain retinal conditions that reduce central vision or patients who have undergone cataract surgery. The lens is configured to improve vision by having an optic configured to focus light incident along a direction parallel to an optical axis at the fovea in order to produce a functional foveal image. The optic is configured to focus light incident on the patient's eye at an oblique angle with respect to the optical axis at a peripheral retinal location disposed at a distance from the fovea, the peripheral retinal location having an eccentricity between ?30 degrees and 30 degrees. The image quality at the peripheral retinal location is improved by reducing at least one optical aberration at the peripheral retinal location. The method for improving vision utilizes ocular measurements to iteratively adjust the shape factor of the lens to reduce peripheral refractive errors.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: AMO GRONINGEN B.V.Inventors: Robert Rosén, Franck Emmanuel Gounou, Hendrik A. Weeber, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Marrie H. Van Der Mooren, Mihai State, Patricia Ann Piers, Aixa Alarcon Heredia, Dora Sellitri
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Patent number: 10588739Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for improving or optimizing peripheral vision. In particular, methods are disclosed which include utilizing particular characteristics of the retina in improving or optimizing peripheral vision. Additionally, various IOL designs, as well as IOL implantation locations, are disclosed which improve or optimize peripheral vision.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: AMO GRONINGEN B.V.Inventors: Robert Rosen, Hendrik A. Weeber, Carmen Canovas Vidal, Marrie H. Van Der Mooren, Mihai State, Patricia Ann Piers, Aixa Alarcon Heredia
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Patent number: 10588740Abstract: Described are implants for placing in a body, tools for delivering the implants, and systems and methods for using implants and tools for placing in a body and more particularly to nasal implants, tools for delivering nasal implants, and systems and methods for using such implants and tools. A tool may include a hand-held implant delivery device that cuts, holds, moves, orients, inserts, or shapes an implant. An implant may be a biodegradable, longitudinal implant that may be oriented for implantation by an implant delivery device.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: SPIROX, INC .Inventors: Iyad S. Saidi, Michael H. Rosenthal, Donald A. Gonzales, J. Cameron Loper, Marcus A. Hadley, Jamie L. Ingram, Cheng Q. Ren, Charles P. Luddy, Leon A. Marucchi, Bruce C. Gray, R. Andrew Carlton
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Patent number: 10588741Abstract: A mitral valve prosthesis can be delivered within the native mitral annulus. The valve prosthesis has a valve component on which prosthetic valve leaflets are attached, and a lower support which anatomically and dynamically conforms to a native mitral valve annulus and which is flexibly attached to the valve component. The valve prosthesis can be delivered to the native mitral valve annulus in a collapsed configuration in which the valve component and anchoring element are serially rather than concentrically positioned to one another, thereby minimizing the diameter of the valve prosthesis during delivery. The devices and methods described are useful for treatment of various mitral valve disorders which result in, for example, mitral regurgitation.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Micor LimitedInventors: Ji Zhang, Brandon G. Walsh, Cheng Y. Yang, Jinhua Zhu
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Patent number: 10588742Abstract: A system including an anchor for docking a prosthetic valve at a native valve of a heart can have a first end, a second end, and a central axis extending between the first and second ends, and defines an inner space coaxial with the central axis. The valve prosthesis can include a protective layer or annular ring that surrounds a bottom edge of the second frame end. The protective layer or annular ring can include two layers, and the two layers can be different materials.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Mitral Valve Technologies SarlInventors: Mark Chau, Alexander J. Siegel, Paul A. Spence, Landon H. Tompkins
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Patent number: 10588743Abstract: An improved holder and storage system for prosthetic heart valves that pre-shields or pre-constricts the commissure posts of the valve to prevent suture looping. Pre-shielding and pre-constriction mean at the time of manufacture, so that the valves are stored with the commissure posts shielded and/or constricted. The holders may have solid legs that directly contact and constrict and hold the commissure posts without the use of sutures in tension that might creep over the time in storage. The holder may have a base in contact with the inflow end and a shaft portion that projects through the valve leaflets and cooperates with movable legs on the outflow end of the valve in contact with the commissure posts. The holders may, alternatively, have flexible leg members that extend through the valve and have distal end portions configured to extend over and shield the tips of commissure posts.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Louis A. Campbell, Andrew Phung
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Patent number: 10588744Abstract: A delivery apparatus for implanting a radially compressible and expandable prosthetic heart valve in a native heart valve of the heart includes a handle portion and an elongated shaft extending from and movable relative to the handle portion. The shaft includes a proximal end portion coupled to the handle portion and a distal end portion configured to mount a prosthetic heart valve in a radially compressed state. The handle portion includes a control member movable longitudinally with respect to the handle portion, the control member engaging a gear assembly operable to convert longitudinal motion of the control member to rotational motion of the gear assembly. The gear assembly engages the elongated shaft such that rotational motion of the gear assembly causes corresponding longitudinal motion of the elongated shaft relative to the handle portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Kevin D. Rupp, Tung T. Le, Thanh Huy Le, Brian C. Gray, Alejandro J. Froimovich Rosenberg, Jeff Lindstrom, Kim D. Nguyen, Sonny Tran
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Patent number: 10588745Abstract: A modular valve prosthesis includes an inflow stent, a valve component including a valve stent and a prosthetic valve, and an outflow stent. In a radially compressed delivery configuration, an inflow end of the valve stent is separated from an outflow end of the inflow stent and an outflow end of the valve stent is separated from an inflow end of the outflow stent. In a radially expanded deployed configuration, the inflow end of the valve stent is in contact with the outflow end of the inflow stent and the outflow end of the valve stent is in contact with the inflow end of the outflow stent. A delivery system includes a capsule including first, second and third sections and flexible first and second bands between respective sections. The modules of the modular valve prosthesis are aligned with the sections and gaps between the modules are aligned with the bands.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Rodney Bell, Declan Costello, Niall Duffy, Frank Harewood
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Patent number: 10588746Abstract: An expandable valved conduit for pediatric right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) reconstruction is disclosed. The valved conduit may provide long-term patency and resistance to thrombosis and stenosis. The valved conduit may enlarge radially and/or longitudinally to accommodate the growing anatomy of the patient. Further, a method is disclosed for the manufacture of the valved conduit based in part on a plastically deformable biocompatible polymer and a computer-optimized valve design developed for such an expandable valved conduit.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITYInventors: C. Douglas Bernstein, Arush Kalra
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Patent number: 10588747Abstract: Implantable apparatuses and method of implanting the apparatuses are disclosed that provide a person with a neopenis including a penile prosthetic implanted into a neophallus. The neopenis is situated anatomically in a position of that of a location for a penis of a natal male. The neopenis is suitable for penetrative intercourse.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: John J. Allen, Neal Poucher, Wei Zhang
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Patent number: 10588748Abstract: Disclosed is a device for implantation into a bone void while minimising the potential for an increase in pressure within the bone void.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: BIOCOMPOSITES LIMITEDInventors: John Warren Colclough, Phillip Anthony Laycock, John Joseph Cooper, Russell David Waters
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Patent number: 10588749Abstract: Porous biocompatible structures suitable for use as medical implants and methods for fabricating such structures are disclosed. The disclosed structures may be fabricated using rapid manufacturing techniques. The disclosed porous structures have a plurality of struts and nodes where no more than two struts intersect one another to form a node. Further, the nodes can be straight, curved, portions that are curved and/or portions that are straight. The struts and nodes can form cells which can be fused or sintered to at least one other cell to form a continuous reticulated structure for improved strength while providing the porosity needed for tissue and cell in-growth.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Sharp, Shilesh C. Jani, Laura J. Gilmour, Ryan L. Landon
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Patent number: 10588750Abstract: A tissue fixation implant that includes leading fixation and trailing fixation members, each fixation member having a proximal head and an elongate shank with a distal tip, and each fixation member adapted to at least partially contact the other fixation member at one or more points along their respective lengths. The tissue fixation implant includes a proximal inter-engagement feature for fixedly engaging each of the two fixation members relative to one another when engaged within tissue, including bone tissue, soft tissue, and combinations of these, and has an interior chamber suitable for receiving osteogenic material to enhance new bone growth and fusion of the fixation implant within bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: CUTTING EDGE SPINE LLCInventors: John Souza, Kyle Kuntz
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Patent number: 10588751Abstract: An orthopedic implant can comprise a structural body, a plug and a frangible connection. The structural body can comprise a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface, and a through-bore extending from the first surface to the second surface. The through-bore can have a bore surface. The structural body can be formed of a porous material. The plug can be disposed in the through-bore. The frangible connection can link the bore surface and the plug. A method of manufacturing an orthopedic implant can comprise producing a porous structural body having a port, producing a plug for positioning in the port, and producing a plurality of frangible crosspieces within the port to connect the plug to the structural body.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Jacob Macke, Robert D. Krebs, Adam Furore
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Patent number: 10588752Abstract: A modular bone model can include a bone component and an implant component that can be positioned on the bone component. The implant component can be shaped and sized to correspond to a head component of a medical implant to simulate an articulating surface of the head component. Similarly, the bone component can be shaped to simulate a natural bone to which the medical implant can be mounted. Alternatively, the head component of the medical implant can be mounted directly to the bone component to simulate the mounting on the natural bone.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Clinton E. Kehres
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Patent number: 10588753Abstract: An implant composed of a plurality of parts placed within a vertebral body such that the vertebral body can be displaced, altering the angle between the superior endplate and the inferior endplate resulting in correction of the vertebral alignment in the coronal plane.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: WHIPPLE BETZ SPINE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPInventors: Dale Whipple, Randal Roberts Betz, Dustin Whipple
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Patent number: 10588754Abstract: An intervertebral fusion device comprising inferior and superior fusion cage devices that provide an ability to correct spondylolisthesis via in-situ adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: DePuy Snythes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Douglas Raymond, Jonathan Bellas, Derek Shaw
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Patent number: 10588755Abstract: A modular kit and/or method buildings a cage for spondylodesis, wherein the kit and/or method comprises at least two plates, wherein the plates comprise a biocompatible material and each comprise a planar structure and a plurality of pins projecting from the planar structure of the plates, wherein the pins each comprise at least one latching element, wherein the pins are elastically deformable and are arranged sufficiently close to each other on the planar structure such that pressing planar structures studded with pins of several plates onto each other causes the latching elements of different plates to snap into each other, wherein at least two of the at least two plates comprise a recess with a diameter of at least 5 mm.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: HERAEUS MEDICAL GMBHInventors: Sebastian Vogt, Thomas Kluge
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Patent number: 10588756Abstract: A surgical instrument for implanting an acetabular prosthetic component is disclosed, wherein the surgical instrument includes a modular head. A plurality of locking pins extends from the modular head. A locking arm extends from the modular head and is movable between an open position and a closed position. A surgical handle extends from the modular head. The modular head is removably coupled to the surgical handle. The surgical handle engages a first locking pin to lock the modular head to the surgical handle. A linkage assembly engages a second locking pin to actuate the locking arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Matthew D. Schmit
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Patent number: 10588757Abstract: A system for cleaning bone that includes a base unit with a motor, a cleaning head with a cleaning element and a mill head with a mill element. Both the cleaning head and the mill head are designed to be coupled to the base unit. Both the cleaning element and mill element have features that facilitate their coupling to the motor. When the cleaning head is attached to the base unit, a motor in the base unit rotates the cleaning element to remove soft tissue from the bone so as to clean the bone. The mill element is placed on the base unit and the cleaned bone placed in the mill head. The actuation of the base unit motor results in the actuations of the mill element. The actuation of the mill element converts the cleaned bone into bone chips.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Dennis Stratton, Eric K. Diehl, John P. Bernero, Chris Chamberlin, Vincent Lam, Austin Orand, David J. Veldkamp, Eric M. Heffernan, David S. Goldenberg
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Patent number: 10588758Abstract: A palm unit for an artificial hand comprises: a palm unit body (70); a motor (68) held by the palm unit body (70); a hydraulic pump assembly (72) held by the palm unit body (70) and comprising a low-pressure hydraulic pump (76) and a high-pressure hydraulic pump (74), wherein both hydraulic pumps (74, 76) are powered simultaneously by the motor (68); and a hydraulic circuit held by the palm unit body (70) and coupled to both hydraulic pumps (74, 76), wherein the hydraulic circuit has a low-pressure configuration in which the discharge sides of both hydraulic pumps (74, 76) are coupled to one or more hydraulic actuator(s) (36, 38) for the artificial hand and a high-pressure configuration in which the discharge side of the low-pressure pump (76) is isolated from the hydraulic actuator(s) (36, 38) and recirculates fluid to the suction side of the low pressure pump (76) with the discharge side of the high-pressure pump (74) remaining coupled to the hydraulic actuator(s) (36, 38), and wherein the hydraulic circuitType: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: HY5PRO ASInventor: Josephus Martinus Maria Poirters
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Patent number: 10588759Abstract: It is to be understood that the methods and apparatus which have been described above are merely illustrative applications of the principles of the invention. Numerous modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Hugh M. Herr, Daniel Joseph Paluska, Peter Dilworth
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Patent number: 10588760Abstract: A prosthetic foot comprising a foot part, a proximal connecting member which is swiveled to the foot part and an adjustment device with which the foot part can be adjusted relative to the connecting member, and at least one position sensor associated with the adjustment device and being coupled to a signal generating element.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Hermann Meyer, Sven Kaltenborn, Steffen Althaus
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Patent number: 10588761Abstract: An abutment system for operatively coupling an implant stem to an exo-prosthesis. The abutment system includes a plurality of interlocking sleeve elements that are operatively coupled to an implant stem positioned within a prepared site of a selected bone. The interlocking sleeve elements of the abutment system are selectively removable and replaceable.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Brian Mueller Holt, Sujee Jeyapalina, Roy Drake Bloebaum, Kent Nelson Bachus